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PADM-GP.2138
Macroeconomics: Policy Challenges for the US & Global EconomyThis course examines economic activity at the national (“macro”) level, focusing on topics such as why countries sometimes fall into recessions and different policy options for responding to downturns in the economy; the role of a central bank such as the …Course
PADM-GP.2142
Financial Management IIThis course builds on the material from the core Financial Management class to further develop skills in managerial and financial accounting. The course covers the recording process (journal entries, T-accounts, adjusting entries, and closing entries), …Course
UPADM-GP.236
Topics in Health: Policy, Politics, and PowerHealth care now constitutes almost 15% of the U.S. economy. The broad range of issues involving health care and health care delivery are at the center of national and local policy debates: Disparities in access and outcomes for vulnerable populations; …Course
UPADM-GP.215
The Politics of New YorkThis course will provide undergraduate students with an understanding of the political and governmental processes that influence New York City. The course will explore the structure of the municipal government, the role of the mayor and city council, the …Course
PADM-GP.4126
Leading Values-Based Culture in Nonprofit OrganizationsCulture -- the system of shared assumptions, values, meanings, and beliefs, which informs the behavior of individuals -- is perhaps the most salient variable mechanism that influences organizational performance (Schein, 2017). Successful leadership of …Course
PADM-GP.2173
Operations ManagementOperations management specifically involves the analysis, design, operation, and improvement of the systems and processes that deliver goods or services and ultimately outputs and outcomes. It is required to achieve the organization’s mission, provide …Course
PADM-GP.2204
Development Assistance, Accountability and Aid EffectivenessInternational development assistance has evolved considerably in the post WWII period. Although some of the initial development agencies are still operating and remain influential, the way they function has evolved and important new players have entered …Publication
Assessing and Managing Risks of ExtremesBier, V.M., Haimes, Y.Y., Lambert, J.H., Matalas, N.C. & Zimmerman, R. … Assessing and Managing Risks of Extremes …
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Measuring and Monitoring Children’s Well BeingBen-Arieh, A., Kaufman, N.H., Andrews, A.B., George, R.M., Lee, B.J. & Aber, J.L. … Measuring and Monitoring Children’s Well Being …
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Opening Doors and Building Capacity: Employing a Community-Based Approach to SurveyingAlthough many community-based initiatives employ community residents to undertake door-to-door surveys as a form of community mobilization or for purposes of needs assessment or evaluation, very little has been published on the strengths and weaknesses of …
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URPL-GP.4666
Topics in Urban Studies: Infrastructure in Action-Exploring NYC's Libraries, Streets, & ParksThis course will explore the public realm in New York City -- with a focus on libraries, parks and streets. It will consider how these components of our infrastructure were first built and how we maintain, manage and, in particular, share these spaces …Course
URPL-GP.2618
Geographic Information SystemsUnderstanding geographic relationships between people, land use, and resources is fundamental to planning. Urban planners routinely use spatial analysis to inform decision-making. This course will introduce students to Geographic Information Systems …Course
PADM-GP.2505
Advanced Data Analytics and Evidence BuildingThe goal of this course is to develop the key data analytics skill sets necessary to inform evidence-based policy. Its design offers hands-on training in how to make sense of and use large scale real world heterogeneous datasets in the context of …Course
PADM-GP.4504
Introduction to Database Design, Management, and SecurityThe goal of this course is to train advanced students on the principles, practices, and technologies required for good database design, management, and security. An introduction to the concepts and issues relating to data warehousing, governance, …Course
PADM-GP.4503
Introduction to Data Analytics for Public Policy, Administration, and ManagementThe goal of this course is to establish a first-principles understanding of the qualitative and quantitative techniques, tools, and processes used to wield data for effective decision-making. Its approach focuses on pragmatic, interactive learning using …Course
PADM-GP.4502
Using Large Data Sets in Policy ResearchThis half-semester course will focus on the analysis of data. We will discuss cleaning raw data – including trimming, variable transformations, and dealing with missing data – before turning to complex survey data. We will discuss how regression analysis …Course
PADM-GP.4501
Designing Data Collection for Program Evaluation, Policy, and ManagementResearch is an important part of the policy process: it can inform the development of programs and policies so they are responsive to community needs, it can help us determine what the impacts of these programs and policies are, and it can help us better …Course
PADM-GP.1801
Communication Skills for Public ServiceThe goal of the course is to help students get the most out of every form of communication: to change minds with the written word, win allies in person, to sway audiences in presentations, and to get what they want out of the various forms of …Course
PADM-GP.4452
US Reproductive Rights AdvocacyThis course examines reproductive rights law and policy in the United States and how advocacy can impact it. Reproductive rights encompass the ability of individuals to make and exercise informed, independent decisions about their own body, sexuality, and …Course
PADM-GP.4451
Elections in ActionElections In Action is for those that are interested in learning how a campaign works from start to finish. Whether one is working a local to national campaign the structure is still the same. This seven-session course will provide an overview and …Course
PADM-GP.4313
The Intersection of Finance and Social JusticeCapital is but a tool – one that can be used for many different purposes. This course explores the use of finance as a tool for social change. The sessions provide an overview of different approaches to the question of aligning investments and values and …Course
EXEC-GP.4126
Leading Values-Based Culture in Nonprofit Organizations (EMPA)Culture -- the system of shared assumptions, values, meanings, and beliefs, which informs the behavior of individuals -- is perhaps the most salient variable mechanism that influences organizational performance (Schein, 2017). Successful leadership of …Course
PADM-GP.4119
Data Visualization and StorytellingIn our increasingly data-reliant and data-saturated society, people who understand how to leverage data to generate insights have the power to change the world. Data visualization and storytelling is a crucial skill for policy and data analysts, …Course
HPAM-GP.2846
The Realities of Managing Complex Health Systems The Realities of Managing Complex Health Systems course is designed to provide students with an up close perspective of how large health systems operate. Using real life case studies, expert insight, and relevant reading materials the course will outline …